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Ingredients for the Mutter Paneer

A delicious Vegetarian Indian Dish is full of aromotic flavours. Made with paneer, and peas in a masala tomato gravy is sure delightful!
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Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for the Masala Tomato Gravy:
  • 2 tbsp. Olive oil or Ghee. Your onions will need to cook longer so you will need enough oil so they will not burn
  • 1 tbsp. cumin seeds
  • 1 Vidalia Onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp. Cashews - which add a nuttiness and help with thickening the gravy
  • 1-2 tbsp. of Ginger paste and garlic paste - This is a real secret ingredient that is also a time saver!
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 3-4 Roma Tomatoes diced
Ingredients for the Mutter Paneer
  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp. Cumin Seeds sizzle them in the oil before adding onion
  • 1 small Onion finely chopped
  • 3/4 tsp. Red Chili powder
  • 3/4 tsp. Coriander Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Kasoori Methi / Methi powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Cumin Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Fennel Powder
  • 1/2 Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 3 tbsp. Cilantro chopped fine
  • Masala or Gravy blend
  • 1 tbsp. Ketchup
  • 2 tbsp. Heavy Cream
  • 1 1/2 cups Water
  • 1 1/2 cups Peas I used frozen
  • 1 pkg. Paneer - cut into chunks
  • Garam Masala - 1/4 tsp. added at the end and not with the other spices

Method
 

Instructions for Making the Tomato Masala Gravy
  1. Instructions for Making the Tomato Masala Gravy:
    Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter for 30 seconds. Add cashews and cook for 2-3 minutes.
    Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until onions turn translucent.
    Add chopped tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes pull away from the sides of the pan and turn a richer red colour
    Let the mixture cool down and then blend it in a food processor into a smooth paste.
Instructions for Making the Mutter Paneer
  1. 1. Add in the oil and after it gets hot, add in the cumin seeds. The cumin seeds will sizzle maybe after a minute or so, add the onions and cook for a couple of minutes.
    6. Lower the heat, and add the spices - red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, methi powder, ground fennel, ground turmeric and salt. Roast the spices for 2-3 minutes on low.
    7. Add in the finely chopped cilantro and continue to cook for a minute. Add the masala or gravy blend, ketchup, cream and stir.
    8. Add in the Peas, Ginger, along with 1-1/2 cups water to adjust the consistency. Cook out the water for a couple minutes, then add in the cubes of paneer.
    9. Finally, sprinkle in a touch of garam masala and then turn off the heat.
    10. Enjoy your Mutter Paneer with some basmati rice, and a dollop of plain yoghurt and a grilled garlic naan!